Somerville News Coverage of MS-13 Arrest

[cemeterygates.livejournal.com]

I think that the Somerville News piece about the recent MS-13 arrest did an unusually good job depicting the grey area of morality that is so often ignored by the media in their coverage of criminals. I know that such an opinion is commonly viewed by the masses as bleeding-heart, or liberal-guilt, or what have you, but I can honestly say I am proud to be part of a community that recognizes the human side of all people, and I feel this article is an excellent example of that. I do not know specifically what actions Morales was responsible for as a gangster, and I do not question that MS-13 is a very powerful and dangerous entity; but because of this article perhaps a few more people also reflect on the fact that no-one is only a thug.

I would welcome your thoughts.

Comments

[dylanesque29.livejournal.com]

The tattoo is evidence. The report mentions that tattoo was instrumental in identifying him, since he lost a lot of weight in the process of being on the run from the law. It's not as if they singled out the people with MS-13 tattoos
for shits and giggles. And if somebody had said tattoo, they would be either a complete fucking idiot, or a member of MS-13 (or both.....).